Drama
Drama
Statement of Intent
Drama at Campion offers the students the opportunity to study a range of different types of theatre which are fundamental to understanding of how theatre has developed throughout the different eras. Their knowledge of drama is developed through the teaching of vital theatrical skills which allows them to devise their own performances and explore a range of traditional and modern plays. Students throughout their time at Campion are given opportunities to experience a wide range of live theatre by either being part of a production, watching a play at the theatre, being involved in a drama practical workshop or witnessing a production by a visiting theatre company.
Drama at Campion believes in developing the person as a whole and is often used to explore modern issues in society and link to the current topical news which will have an impact on student’s futures. The department believe in offering students extra-curricular opportunities where they can explore the different elements to the subject and follow different passions, such as the school production, drama club where they can explore acting and also the technical and design aspects to the subject. Underpinning all the above is the aim to promote key life skills such as team work, time management, confidence, empathy, public speaking and many more which enable students to become well rounded young adults who are ready for life outside education.
Implementation- Curriculum map
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Year |
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Spring |
Summer |
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Year 7
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Character & Voice Mime & Storytelling
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Murder Mystery The Witches by Roald Dahl |
The Evacuees Melodrama
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Year 8
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Commedia dell’arte Pantomime
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Grand Guignol Mask
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The Woman in Black Stage Combat
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Year 9 - Students choose the course as a taster for half the year
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Issue Based Drama Theatre Practitioners Physical Theatre
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Physical Theatre Theatre Evaluation Blood Brothers (Second group of students repeat the course)
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(Second group of students repeat the course)
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Year 10 Edexcel GCSE
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Devising and Improvisation Skills Theatre Practitioners Physicality & Storytelling
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An Inspector Calls Introduction Devising Examined Performance |
An Inspector Calls Practical Exploration Devised Examined Performance and Portfolio
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Year 11 Edexcel GCSE |
An Inspector Calls Exam Questions Performance From Text Preparation |
An Inspector Calls Exam Questions Performance From Text Exam
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Revision and Exam Practice
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Year 12 Edexcel A Level Drama & Theatre Studies |
Theatre Practitioners and Theatre Companies Devising Skills and Improvisation Skills Machinal Text Exploration |
Machinal Text Exploration/Exam Questions Devised Examined Performance Live Theatre Practice |
Devised Performance Exam and Written Portfolio Machinal Text Exam Questions Introduction To Woyzeck Practice Performance From Text |
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Year 13 |
Woyzeck Exploration and Exam Questions Performance From Text |
Performance From Text Exam Woyzeck Exam Questions Machinal Recap Live Theatre Practice |
Exam Prep and Revision
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Impact- Students study Edexcel GCSE and A Level Specifications
Qualification aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to:
● apply knowledge and understanding when making, performing and responding to drama
● explore performance texts, understanding their social, cultural and historical context including the theatrical conventions of the period in which they were created
● develop a range of theatrical skills and apply them to create performances
● work collaboratively to generate, develop and communicate ideas
● develop as creative, effective, independent and reflective students able to make informed choices in process and performance
● contribute as an individual to a theatrical performance
● reflect on and evaluate their own work and that of others
● develop an awareness and understanding of the roles and processes undertaken in contemporary professional theatre practice
● adopt safe working practices.
Core skills
The core skills developed in this qualification are:
● the ability to recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of performer, designer and director
● the study and exploration of texts and extracts must include the relevant social, historical and cultural contexts
● the ability to analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others
● the ability to understand how performance texts can be interpreted and performed.
Career Implications
This may lead to careers in the entertainment and performing arts sector in some cases but primarily this qualification is sought after for the range of skills it develops. It is very useful in any careers which involve teamwork, customer contact and in particular law.
Heather Ward
Head of Performing Arts